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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.52, 693.82 and 188.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.52, 693.82 and 188.52 is: 282.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.52 : 693.82 = 188.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.52/693.82 = 188.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.52x = 693.82 × 188.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.52x = 130,798.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,798.95/462.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.80

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